Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)
₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments directly into your bank account.
India · Farmers · Checked October 2026
At a glance
- Amount
- ₹6,000 per year
- Instalments
- Three equal instalments (₹2,000 each)
- Launched
- February 2019
- Latest instalment
- 23rd: more than 9.49 crore farmers received over ₹18,984 crore
- Total paid so far
- More than ₹4.47 lakh crore through 23 instalments
- Status
- Cabinet approved continuation for 2026–27 to 2030–31 (outlay ₹3.15 lakh crore)
Who can apply
- Eligible landholding farmer families, as defined by the scheme's rules. Check the exclusion list on the official portal.
- Your bank account must work with Aadhaar-based verification, because payment is made by Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
How to apply
- Register on the official PM-KISAN portal, at a Common Service Centre (CSC), or through your state agriculture department.
- Complete Aadhaar-based e-KYC and make sure your bank account and land details are correct.
- Check your payment status on the official portal using your registration number or mobile number.
Documents you usually need
- Aadhaar
- Land records
- Bank account details (Aadhaar-linked)
Go to PM-KISAN official portal ↗
Things to know
- No official date has been announced for the next instalment. Treat any site that quotes a firm date with caution.
- If a payment is stuck, the usual causes are a name mismatch between Aadhaar and the bank, an unlinked account, or incomplete land details.
- Registration is free. Do not pay anyone to enrol you.
Frequently asked questions
What is PM-KISAN?
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN): ₹6,000 a year in three equal instalments, paid straight into the bank account of an eligible farmer family.
Who is eligible for PM-KISAN?
Eligible landholding farmer families, as defined by the scheme's rules. Check the exclusion list on the official portal. Your bank account must work with Aadhaar-based verification, because payment is made by Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
What do you get under PM-KISAN?
₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments directly into your bank account.
How do I apply for PM-KISAN?
Register on the official PM-KISAN portal, at a Common Service Centre (CSC), or through your state agriculture department. Complete Aadhaar-based e-KYC and make sure your bank account and land details are correct. Check your payment status on the official portal using your registration number or mobile number.
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General information from official sources, not legal or financial advice. SaveItIndia is not a government website. Schemes change, so confirm amounts, dates and eligibility on the official portal or with your bank before you apply.